Crime & Safety
7 months ago
Ocala daycare worker arrested on 8 child cruelty charges after infant abuse allegations

Police say All Stars Learning Academy employee Karla Gonzalez-Penaluerty mistreated multiple babies as young as 4 months old; DCF and OPD continue investigation.

Crime & Safety
7 months ago
Marion County Sheriff’s Office arrests Jacksonville man for second degree murder

Jacksonville man arrested for second degree murder in northern Marion County.

Ocala Police Department warn of a DMV Scam Alert
Crime & Safety
7 months ago
Officials warn of New DMV text message scam targeting residents

A new text message scam claiming to be from the Department of Motor Vehicles is circulating and tricking people into giving away money or personal information. Authorities urge residents not to respond to suspicious messages and to verify directly with the DMV.

Crime & Safety
7 months ago
Body found at First Federal Bank; Ocala Police investigating

Ocala Police Department is currently on the scene at First Federal Bank after a body was discovered. Forensics teams are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident.

Local
7 months ago
Collaborative campaign places an emphasis on the dangers of speeding

Operations Southern Slowdown, a collaborative effort between Florida Department of Transportation and the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles kicked off on, July 14 and will go through July 20.

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Crime & Safety
7 months ago
Marion County Sheriff’s Office weekly roundup

The Marion County Sheriff’s Office’s roundup features, burglary, traffic stops, heavy damage to a home, habitual traffic violators, car break-ins and drunk driving.

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Crime & Safety
7 months ago
Marion County 9-1-1 Emergency Phone System Restored

Marion County officials confirmed that the 9-1-1 emergency systems are back to normal working order.

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Crime & Safety
7 months ago
Ocala’s Most Wanted: Tracking Marion County’s Fugitives

Crime Stoppers of Marion County needs your help to find the most wanted fugitives in Ocala and the surrounding areas.

Community
7 months ago
URGENT: 911 System Malfunctioning Across Central Florida

Marion County residents are being asked to text 911 instead of making phone calls. Emergency management is working to resolve the issues.

Crime & Safety
7 months ago
Booze bandits raid The Villages Publix, swipe $900 in liquor, and deputies want your tips to nab them

Marion County detectives release surveillance images of two suspects who filled a bag and basket before slipping away; anonymous Crime Stoppers tips could earn a cash reward.

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